Top US bankruptcy judge steps back from major cases under ethics review
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones in Houston, who has overseen more major Chapter
2023-10-14 02:54
Israel-Gaza conflict proves treacherous ground for US politicians
Turbulence caused by the fighting in the Middle East could upend the 2020 presidential race.
2023-10-14 02:50
Who is Austin Scott, the Georgia Republican seeking the House speakership?
Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia is seeking the House speakership after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out of the speaker's race Thursday, setting up an alternative to Rep. Jim Jordan's run for the position.
2023-10-14 02:17
US intelligence warned of potential for Gaza clash in days before attack
The US intelligence community produced at least two assessments based in part on intelligence provided by Israel warning the Biden administration of an increased risk for Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the weeks ahead of Saturday's seismic attack on southern Israel, according to sources familiar with the intelligence.
2023-10-14 01:29
Trump loses first of several bids to toss suit seeking to block him from Colorado ballot
Former President Donald Trump has lost the first of several attempts to throw out a lawsuit that seeks to block him from the 2024 presidential ballot in Colorado, based on the 14th Amendment's prohibition against insurrectionists holding public office.
2023-10-13 22:59
US Senator Menendez to be arraigned on new charges Oct. 18 -filing
WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Bob Menendez will be arraigned next week on new charges that he conspired to act
2023-10-13 22:49
Biden to speak with families of Americans believed to be held hostage by Hamas
President Joe Biden on Friday will speak via Zoom with the families of Americans believed to be held hostage by Hamas.
2023-10-13 20:51
Olympics-IOC eager to double award 2030-2034 Winter Games due to climate change threat
By Sudipto Ganguly MUMBAI The International Olympic Committee executive board on Friday approved a proposal to pursue a
2023-10-13 19:59
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff leans into his historic role as he fights antisemitism after Israel attacks
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff's role as a leader confronting antisemitism -- and, personally, his historic role as the first Jewish spouse of a president or vice president -- has taken new significance this week.
2023-10-13 19:27
Olympics-IOC board approves new sports, including cricket, for LA 2028 Games
MUMBAI Five sports, including cricket and flag football, proposed for inclusion at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics were
2023-10-13 18:27
Biden to announce regional hydrogen hubs in hopes of sparking a clean-energy revolution
President Joe Biden on Friday will announce the locations of seven regional hubs to manufacture hydrogen -- a fuel cleaner than fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal -- but one which can be derived from renewable energy, nuclear power or planet-warming methane gas.
2023-10-13 17:26
GOP leadership crisis deepens as House remains paralyzed with no end in sight to speaker's race
Republicans are confronting a deepening leadership crisis that has left the House paralyzed with no clear path to elect a new speaker, after an effort to replace Kevin McCarthy following his historic ouster was derailed by entrenched opposition and deep divisions within the party.
2023-10-13 17:21